Kawama Airport (VRO): Codes, Runways & Location
Kawama Airport (IATA: VRO · ICAO: MUKW) is a medium-sized airport serving Santa Marta, Cuba. It lies at 23.1240° N, 81.3016° W, 16 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kawama Airport
Kawama Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Santa Marta in Cuba. It is identified by the IATA code VRO and the ICAO code MUKW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kawama Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1478 m (4850 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 16 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) about 17 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,478 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Kawama Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kawama Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kawama Airport
Where is Kawama Airport located?
Kawama Airport is located in Santa Marta, Cuba. Its coordinates are 23.1240° N, 81.3016° W.
What is the airport code for Kawama Airport?
Kawama Airport has an IATA code of VRO and an ICAO code of MUKW.
How long is the runway at Kawama Airport?
Kawama Airport's longest runway is about 1478 m (4850 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kawama Airport have?
Kawama Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kawama Airport a major airport?
Kawama Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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